This past December, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Christina Rubino’s “Godspeed and Guns” showed an artist capable of eclectic stylistic appeal and contemplative, philosophical themes. The track explored the concept of Jung’s “shadow self”, over
New Tracks
Obscure Sound is pleased to premiere a new track from the collaboration between friends/neighbors Mikael Ögren and Johan Agebjörn, previously featured here for his solo works as well as his dazzling work
POKAL is the DIY-project of Sweden-based Norwegian Arne Barlindhaug Ellingsen, who shows off hook-y melodic pulsations and soundscape that merges past/future on new track “Great Expectations”. There’s an ’80s vibe, especially reminiscent
Pekoe Cat is a new act bursting at the seams with creative energy, on new track “Test” reminding strongly of early Ariel Pink with the creative lo-fi vocal production and melodic development,
Verena von Horsten is an emotionally powerful Swiss singer/songwriter whose second solo album Alien Angel Super Death blends infectiously eclectic music with heartfelt lyrical content. Heavy synth-rock combines with a passionate vocal
Based out of New Haven, Connecticut, new indie-rock act Sweet William shows considerable charm on new track “My Connection”, which they recorded in their basement and released last week. It comes off
DIRT by KING ROPES Bozeman, Montana-based act King Ropes have an impressive debut album with Dirt, a showcase of frontman/guitarist Dave Hollier’s penchant for moody, engrossing tracks. Opener “Dogleg Boy” shows this
With extended national airplay and an appearance on the Johnny Doom TV show, London-based alt-rockers The Survival Code are fast on the rise with their latest EP, Broken Strings. Producing a muscle-y
New Albums
Enamoring with glistening guitars, emotive strings, and melodic vocals, an impactful array of songwriting shines on Everything’s Moving, Nothing’s Changing, the debut
MoreWithin a soulful pop and hip-hop blend, Salam Noir explores the subtle social dynamics of everyday life on her debut album, The
MoreBased in Miami, 21-year-old instrumentalist Conor Moore explores the tradition of American Primitivism on his debut release, Chamber Music. The album marks
MoreFinnish-born, Baltimore-based artist Ruut follows up her selection as the Finlandia Foundation 2026 Performer of the Year with a remastered reissue of
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